Structures Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Structures Technician

** This position is in Guntersville, AL***

Job Description

The Structures Technician will perform structural modifications and installations on UH-60 aircraft in support of a Foreign Military Sales government program. This role focuses on integrating autopilot systems and glass cockpit components, completing high-quality sheet metal and airframe work in a hangar environment on a long-term contract with potential for direct hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural modifications and installations on UH-60 aircraft in support of a Foreign Military Sales program.
• Install and integrate autopilot systems and glass cockpit components into existing aircraft structures.
• Carry out sheet metal fabrication, repair, and replacement on aircraft structures and airframes.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documentation to complete modifications and repairs accurately.
• Use appropriate aircraft sheet metal tools and equipment to cut, bend, form, and fasten structural components.
• Inspect existing structures to determine repair requirements and ensure structural integrity after modifications.
• Perform structural repairs on aircraft, including drilling, riveting, and fitting of structural parts and assemblies.
• Follow established procedures and standards for aircraft modification, installation, and structural repair work.
• Maintain and use personally owned tools in a safe and organized manner while working on aircraft.
• Collaborate with other technicians and teams in the hangar to coordinate modification and installation activities.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements while working on aircraft structures.

Essential Skills

• Aircraft structures experience, strongly preferring 5+ years of hands-on structural work.
• Proven experience performing aircraft modification and installation tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience in aircraft sheet metal work, including repair and fabrication.
• Experience working with airframe structures and structural repairs.
• Capability to perform structural work on helicopters or other aircraft platforms.
• Proficiency with aircraft sheet metal tools and equipment.
• Must provide own tools or be willing to obtain them.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with rotary wing aircraft is preferred, especially on platforms similar to UH-60.
• Experience with helicopter structural repair and modification is advantageous.
• Previous experience installing avionics-related structures, such as autopilot and glass cockpit components, is beneficial.
• Familiarity with working in a hangar environment on long-term modification programs is a plus

** This position is in Guntersville, AL***

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.